Hi Ernest,
I wanted to follow up with you regarding the latest plugin update. I installed the update yesterday and have tested the items related to this thread. Thank you for including my requests in this update so quickly!
Adding Comments to the Content-Type Filters
The comments content-type filter is working nicely in the new location (with all the other content-type filters). I set up the filter again and tested it, and it is working properly. Thank you for this.
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Bug Related to the No Results Container
This was the item that was really troublesome, so I am glad you worked on this. The initial problem with the no results container incorrectly appearing does appear to be fixed. I tested this by going to the last page of search results on multiple searches and flipping back and forth between the last two pages. I did not see the no results message this time, so your fix did work. However, there seems to be a new problem in its place.
New interrelated problem…
Auto-Search Function in Repeating Loop When Reaching Last Page of Search Results
When you reach the last page of search results the auto-search function initiates and never stops unless you leave the last page of results. I’m referring to the same function that occurs when you change search settings (the search automatically starts). Normally when you reach the last page of results it is simply the last page and nothing else should happen. This problem seems to be related to the fix you just implemented for the no results container. As soon as you reach the last page the auto-search starts and is almost impossible to stop. This is particularly problematic on mobile devices where it causes all kinds of ajax errors on the page. I noticed this issue while testing on mobile, but it is occurring on desktops as well.
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Just a reminder about this item below, when time permits…
Missing Label Options for Filter by Format and Filter by Categories
Thank you for letting me know. I will have to cross-check this as well, and make sure to include the options missing in the next release.
I’ve listed this here again so we don’t forget about it. I also wanted to let you know that what is specifically missing are the label text options for Filter by Format and Filter by Categories. Both of these are under this settings screen: Front-End Search Settings > Categories & Taxonomy Terms. I think the reason this was never included is because both of these filters are setup in the same screen.
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Unless I am mistaken I think that covers everything left in this thread. Thank you again as always! =)
~ Michael